Shark Teeth Edged Sword from the Gilbert Islands Pre-Contact

SKU KFAS032204

$1,399.00

Circa 19th century or earlier Shark Teeth edged sword from the Gilbert Islands. The Islands were so scarce on resources surrounded by shark populated waters that swords were made by mounting shark's teeth on palm wedge strips and bound with cords of woven human hair and palm leaves. The piece is mounted on later stand. Please note of wear consistent with age.

Wear: Wear Consistent with Age
Condition: Good
Period: 1800 or Earlier
Width: 12.00 Inches
Height: 38.00 Inches
Depth: 2.00 Inches
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Shark Teeth Edged Sword from the Gilbert Islands Pre-Contact

SKU KFAS032204

Circa 19th century or earlier Shark Teeth edged sword from the Gilbert Islands. The Islands were so scarce on resources surrounded by shark populated waters that swords were made by mounting shark's teeth on palm wedge strips and bound with cords of woven human hair and palm leaves. The piece is mounted on later stand. Please note of wear consistent with age.

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Circa 19th century or earlier Shark Teeth edged sword from the Gilbert Islands. The Islands were so scarce on resources surrounded by shark populated waters that swords were made by mounting shark's teeth on palm wedge strips and bound with cords of woven human hair and palm leaves. The piece is mounted on later stand. Please note of wear consistent with age.

Materials:

Bone,Wood

Wear:

Wear Consistent with Age

Condition:

Good

Period:

1800 or Earlier

Shark Teeth Edged Sword from the Gilbert Islands Pre-Contact

Width

12.00 Inches

Height

38.00 Inches

Depth

2.00 Inches

Shark Teeth Edged Sword from the Gilbert Islands Pre-Contact
Shark Teeth Edged Sword from the Gilbert Islands Pre-Contact

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